Medical Assistant - Sign On Bonus $3,500

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and   GoHealth   Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company,   are   operating   urgent care centers across the Connecticut area.    At Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth   Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team!   Market-leading benefits include:    Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching    Employee   assistance   and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health    Generous Paid time off     This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics    Growth opportunities    Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates     The Medical Assistant   assists   in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. Manages the check-in and registration process, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. Draws and collects blood samples from patients and   prepare   specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.    Job Requirements     Education    High School Diploma   required     Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program   preferred     Work Experience    Medical Assistant experience   preferred     Front Desk experience   preferred     Basic Life Support (BLS)   required   at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).     One of the following Certifications is Required:    Under one year   of Medical Assistant experience requires one of the following Certifications at the time of hire:    CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant   (verified through NHA, National   Healthcareer   Association)     CMA- Certified Medical Assistant   (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant)     RMA- Registered Medical Assistant   (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists)     NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant   (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)     NRCMA- Nationally Registered Medical Assistant   (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)     In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following    1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Urgent Care Setting, OR   1+ years of working phlebotomist experience    Candidates who do not hold an approved Medical Assistant certification at the time of hire must obtain one within 15 months of their start date to remain eligible for continued employment as a Certified Medical Assistant.    In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following at the time of hire:     Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN    EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)    CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant    Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is   required   within two weeks of start date.     Essential Functions    Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.    Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned   center .    Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.    Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.     Inform technical staff of patient flow.    Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit    Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to   provider   as needed.    Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to   provider .    Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.    Responsible for completing order sheets to   maintain   supply inventory levels; regularly check   expiration   dates on supplies.    Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.    Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence    Ensure reception is well maintained    Conduct courtesy   call-backs   for patient follow-up.    Perform opening and closing duties, which   includes   cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.    Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment;   maintain   Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and   submit   repair tickets as needed.    All other duties as assigned.    Additional Knowledge,   Skills   and Abilities Required    Basic Medical Assistant duties    Ability to type quickly, basic computer knowledge    Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel    Detail oriented, able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks,   participate   on a team, and   accomplish   goals    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills    Able to interact and treat all persons with fairness,   respect   and sensitivity to cultural/social diffe